2000 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 2000 Acura NSX and 2000 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Intrepid, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. 2000 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2000 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
