2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Opel Insignia 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 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Dakota | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2737 mm |
