2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dakota | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1786 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |