2004 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Honda 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | NSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1535 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
