1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 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 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 5 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 13 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 (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Dakota | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
