1996 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1996 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1996 Daihatsu Domino 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 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 905 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. 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 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Daihatsu Domino | 1996 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
Model | Domino | Dakota |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 846 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |