2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Dakota would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |