2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 2009 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2550 mm |