2000 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 677 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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
