2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Dakota. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Today |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
