1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 1999 Toyota Vitz is newer by 4 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 Toyota Vitz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Vitz. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Vitz has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Vitz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2380 mm |
