1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Dakota and 1995 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 170 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850. 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 Volvo 850. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dakota | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
