2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Renault Vel Satis 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 155 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Dodge | Renault |
Model | Dakota | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |