1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 16 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 3 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dakota | X5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2934 mm |
