1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 587 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3230 mm |