2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 Dodge Dakota. 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Pilot | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
