2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Dakota and 2007 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 567 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota. 2007 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 129 L |
