1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Dakota and 1995 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1995 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dakota | Magna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
