1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,905 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda 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 705 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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, 1998 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | NSX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
