2003 Dodge Dakota vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Dodge Dakota is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 401 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Dakota | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
