2013 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-V and 2013 Dodge DART were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2013 Dodge DART has manual transmission. 2013 Dodge DART will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda CR-V | 2013 Dodge DART | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | CR-V | DART |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1644 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
