Dodge Dakota vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is definitely more maneuverable than the Dodge Dakota, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dakota's engine is substantially smaller than the Chevrolet's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet is considerably more powerful than the Dakota. The Dakota could learn a lesson or two from the Silverado 1500 as far as torque.

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is likely a better choice than the Dodge when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or large dogs. The Chevrolet will definitely prove handier than the Dodge for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Dakota outpulls the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by a sizeable margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's front cabin compared to the Dodge Dakota. The Chevrolet offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Dakota does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet than the Dodge because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dakota compete for the same parking spaces. The Silverado 1500's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Dodge is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Dakota is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Dodge Dakota isn't much less costly than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.