2002 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 261 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
