2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier. 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, 2008 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
