2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 673 kg more than 1996 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2610 mm |
