1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 355 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dakota | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
