2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 259 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Element |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
