1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1999 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Dakota and 1999 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 Lexus SC weights approximately 395 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus SC. (290 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Lexus SC | |
Make | Dodge | Lexus |
Model | Dakota | SC |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 290 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2700 mm |