2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
