2004 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 294 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda NSX | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
