2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 7 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 363 kg more than 2000 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Dakota | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
