2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 475 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
