1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 40 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Charger | NSX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1330 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
