1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Acura NSX.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
