2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 556 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 16.3:1 |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |