2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2001 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Cherokee. (121 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 316 kg more than 2001 Jeep Cherokee. 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 Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2001 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Dakota | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
