1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 11 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (561 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Dakota | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 561 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
