1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 483 kg more than 1995 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Charger |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3053 mm |