2002 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Dakota and 2002 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. 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 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
Model | Dakota | Samurai |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |