1991 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Honda NSX. (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 938 kg more than 1991 Honda NSX. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda NSX | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Ram |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
