1999 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Ram |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1464 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
