1998 Nissan President vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 647 kg more than 1998 Nissan President.
Because 2010 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Nissan | Dodge |
Model | President | Dakota |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3340 mm |