2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 128 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |