1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Dakota. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
