1996 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 482 kg more than 1996 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
