2005 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 822 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Ram |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |