2009 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2009 BMW 318 and 2009 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 BMW 318 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 318 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
