2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Kamal | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
