2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 386 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
