2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 2 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 45 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 Length | 5560 mm | 4330 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 | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |