2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 7 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 167 kg more than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
