2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 590 kg more than 1991 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1991 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Nitro | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| 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 | 202 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
