1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 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 7 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 666 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Dakota | Touareg |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2893 mm |