1993 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 195 kg more than 1993 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Viper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 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 | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
