2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 673 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2000 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 TVR Speed 12. 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Dakota | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
