1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 18 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 519 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2790 mm |
