2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2000 Dodge Dakota is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2000 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dakota | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
