1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Belmont 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 100 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. 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 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1986 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dakota | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
