2000 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 346 kg more than 2000 Honda 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Charger |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |