2000 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Viper |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |