2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 3 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 (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Element |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
