2008 Acura TL vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1263 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2011 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TL | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 286 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
