2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Dakota | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |