1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Dakota and 1996 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 297 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Elantra. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Elantra. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Elantra. 1996 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Dakota | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
