1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Dakota and 1998 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 1998 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
