1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Coronet | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
