2003 Dodge Dakota vs. 2003 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Dakota and 2003 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 476 kg more than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
Because 2003 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 TVR Chimaera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Dakota | 2003 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Dakota | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
