1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 830 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Life |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
