1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Dakota and 1998 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 710 kg more than 1998 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Twingo. 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 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Twingo. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dakota | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
