2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 1996 Honda NSX | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Ram | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6690 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |