1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 73 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Dakota | Sportage |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |