1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Viper | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Viper | NSX |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 78 mm |
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 | 1555 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |