1995 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1995 Acura NSX and 1995 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
