2011 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2011 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Dakota | Indica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 37 L |
