2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 990 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Dakota | 124 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2430 mm |
