1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 17 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 68 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4. 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 (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2659 mm |
