2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 12 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 390 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.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Dakota. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dakota | 535 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
