2004 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 727 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.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda NSX | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
