2001 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2001 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |