2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 286 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Charger | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
