Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Dodge Dakota Review

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Dakota when it comes to hauling capacity. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Ram 1500 over the Dodge Dakota. The Ram 1500 outpulls the Dodge Dakota by a sizeable margin.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Dakota and the Dodge Ram 1500 are genuine sportscars.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ram 1500 than the Dodge Dakota because of its larger tank. The Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Dakota compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Dakota's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Dodge Ram 1500 may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Dakota than with the Ram 1500.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Dakota is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Ram 1500. In terms of gas mileage, the Dodge Ram 1500 is a little better than the Dodge Dakota, but not by much. The Dodge Dakota isn't much less costly than the Dodge Ram 1500 when it comes to MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge Ram 1500 is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Dodge Dakota, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Ram 1500's front cabin compared to the Dakota. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ram 1500 make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge Dakota.

Warranty
The Ram 1500 and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic after-sale protection.