2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 831 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Accord | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
