2003 Honda Fit vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 631 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Fit | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3340 mm |
