2011 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback Sport and 2011 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1127 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback Sport. 2011 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Outback Sport 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.
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2011 Subaru Outback Sport | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Subaru | Dodge |
Model | Outback Sport | Dakota |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |