1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Challenger | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
