2002 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 964 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Dakota. 2008 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. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |