2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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 (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 99 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. 2009 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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 | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2290 mm |
