2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Dakota and 2000 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Dakota (118 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Agila. 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, 2000 Dodge Dakota (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Dakota | Agila |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
