2005 Nissan Almera vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 10 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 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 483 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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