2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Honda Element
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 Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element 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 50 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 689 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Honda Element | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Element |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |