1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Charger | NSX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
