2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1998 Lexus GS (301 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 1998 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Dakota | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
