2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 299 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2010 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Accord | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
