2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Toyota 4Runner 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 67 more horse power than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 361 kg more than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dakota | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |