2011 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (181 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 182 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dakota | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2707 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
