2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 Cayenne (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Dakota | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |