2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 8 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
