2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |
