1978 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord 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 95 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 630 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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 1978 Honda Accord. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Accord | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
