2008 Dodge Durango vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 16 kg more than 1996 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX. 2008 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Durango | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
