2008 GMC Sierra vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Dodge Dakota. 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 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Sierra | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
