2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 716 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Because 2010 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Murano | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 83 L |
