2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Toledo 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 714 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Dakota | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2480 mm |
