2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 802 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Dakota | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 39 L |
