1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 13 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. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 769 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty. 2012 Jeep Liberty 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. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Dodge | Jeep |
Model | Dakota | Liberty |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 318 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2695 mm |