2002 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2002 Acura NSX and 2002 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 84 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2002 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2002 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Dakota |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |