2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 13 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), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | 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 | 207 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
