1998 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 242 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 330 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
