2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 447 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2007 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
