1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Toyota Dyna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Dyna 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 2,986 cc, 2007 Toyota Dyna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Dyna. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Dyna.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Dyna. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Dyna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Toyota Dyna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Dyna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2986 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
