1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Corolla | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
