2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango 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 (303 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 78 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Dakota | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 102 L |