2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 (303 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 92 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Dodge | Acura |
| Model | Dakota | RDX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
