2002 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2002 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 826 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. 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, 2002 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Today |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
