2009 Acura RDX vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Acura RDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura RDX (353 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | RDX | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
