1992 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Acura NSX would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1992 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 153 kg more than 1992 Acura 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Viper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 8195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
