2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Challenger 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 Challenger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Challenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Challenger | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
