2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Dakota and 2007 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
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 GMC Savana (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
