2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Dakota | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2370 mm |
