1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Dakota. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2797 mm |
