1974 Honda Life vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1974 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1974 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Life | Dakota |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3906 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |