1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 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 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2680 mm |
