2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
