2005 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Acura NSX and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 863 kg more than 2005 Acura 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura NSX | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Ram |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 713 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |