2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 913 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 2003 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Charger | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
