1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Audi A3.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Audi A3 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A3 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
