2004 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 262 kg more than 2004 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 Charger (339 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura NSX 2009 Dodge Charger
Make Acura Dodge
Model NSX Charger
Year Released 2004 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3518 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 5600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1692 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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