2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Dakota and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |