2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Toyota Venza 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 (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Venza.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Venza. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dakota | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |