1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph Spitfire 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. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Dodge | Triumph |
Model | Dakota | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 111 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2110 mm |