1999 BMW Z8 vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z8 | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | Z8 | Dakota |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4939 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |