2001 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 528 kg more than 2001 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |