2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (242 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
