2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1993 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 71 kg more than 1993 Subaru SVX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 1993 Subaru SVX | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Dakota | SVX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |