2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 265 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
