1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1994 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 440 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Statesman. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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