2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 334 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Pilot |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3500 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 | 343 Nm |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |