2002 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 83 kg more than 2002 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Viper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1452 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
