2002 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Dakota and 2002 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 164 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 904 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (439 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Dakota. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 439 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |