2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. 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 106 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Dakota | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |
