2000 Acura NSX vs. 1989 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Acura 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (542 Nm). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1989 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
