1995 Audi RS2 vs. 2007 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Audi RS2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Audi RS2 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi RS2 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Audi RS2.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Audi RS2. (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Audi RS2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi RS2 | 2007 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | RS2 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3340 mm |
