2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Dodge | Buick |
Model | Dakota | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3009 mm |