1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Dakota and 1999 Pontiac Rageous 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 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 1010 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (454 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Rageous.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Dakota | Rageous |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 312 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2970 mm |