1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Dakota 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. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 755 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.

Because 1999 Dodge Dakota is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Dodge Dakota. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (372 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Fusion. 2001 Nissan Fusion 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. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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