1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 16 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 347 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota. 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 2011 Honda Odyssey. 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 (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
