2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota 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 70 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 197 kg more than 2009 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |