1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Dakota and 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dakota | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
