2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 683 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 (320 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
