2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 484 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Dakota. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
