1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1978 Lancia Gamma

To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Gamma 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. 1978 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 246 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.

Because 1999 Dodge Dakota is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Dodge Dakota. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Gamma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Gamma. 1978 Lancia Gamma 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. 1978 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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