1984 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Charger | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
