1990 Dodge Stealth vs. 1990 Honda NSX

To start off, both 1990 Dodge Stealth and 1990 Honda NSX were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Dodge Stealth is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Stealth will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Dodge Stealth (429 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1990 Dodge Stealth has manual transmission. 1990 Dodge Stealth will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Dodge Stealth 1990 Honda NSX
Make Dodge Honda
Model Stealth NSX
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2972 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 429 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 6500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2540 mm


 

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