1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Dakota and 1998 Suzuki Vitara 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 41 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
Model | Dakota | Vitara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2210 mm |