1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Dakota would be higher. 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 51 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Dakota | 206 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
