1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1999 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Dakota and 1999 Nissan Cefiro 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 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 350 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. 1999 Nissan Cefiro 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. 1999 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
