2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Honda NSX

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 219 kg more than 2005 Honda 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Magnum 2005 Honda NSX
Make Dodge Honda
Model Magnum NSX
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2737 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 285 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1749 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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