2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 846 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Charger | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1497 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 |
