1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC70 is newer by 10 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 71 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 95 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC70. (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dakota | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
