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From 1997-2003 the Dodge durango is the same chassis as the dodge dakota, same powertrain.
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People who live by a "bigger is better" philosophy, seeking absolute overkill in every pursuit, from chainsaw Bonsai sculpting to Hemi-powered lawn mowers, are drawn to the big dodge trucks like moths to a multi-terawatt light source. The lookalike dakota and Ram enthrall power-hungry Americans by boldly competing in the compact and full-size markets as relatively oversized, overpowered entries with an eye on the bottom line. Choosing between the two requires delicate balancing of your specific wants and needs, because their real-world prices are quite similar.