2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dakota | C-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2450 mm |
