1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Fleetwood | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3340 mm |
