2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Renault Logan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 236 more horse power than 2008 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 626 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan. 2008 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dakota | Logan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
