2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 130 | Dakota |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 83 L |