Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. new Acura NSX

[blindside.AMG]

This comparo was brought up in another thread and it absolutely astounds me that anybody would choose an NSX over the Viper. The Viper beats it in every catagory. One smart guy even had the ignorance to say that choosing the Viper over an NSX is like: "telling him to eat shit when he has the option to eat filet mingon". As far as I'm aware the overall opinion of the NSX is that it's way too over priced for what you get.

Here's the specs of each car:

Dodge Viper SRT-10
Price: $79,995
Miles Per Gallon: 10/20 mpg
Curb Weight: 3380 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Type: V10
Displacement: 8277 cc
Horsepower: 500 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque: 525 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Redline: 6000 rpm

0-60 mph: 3.9 sec
0-100 mph: 8.3 sec
Quarter Mile: 11.77 sec @ 123.6 mph
Skidpad: 1.05g
Top Speed: 190 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 97 ft
Slalom Speed: 70.4 mph


Acura NSX:
Price: $89,000
Miles Per Gallon: 17/24 mpg
Curb Weight: 3153 lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Type: V6
Displacement: 3179 cc
Horsepower: 290 bhp @ 7100 rpm
Torque: 224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Redline: 8000 rpm

0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
0-100 mph: 11.7 sec
Quarter Mile: 13.4 sec @ 106 mph
Skidpad: .91g
Top Speed: 175 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 117 ft
Slalom Speed: 65.8 mph

[YellowMaranello]

Will the Viper stomp all over it in every category? Yes. Would I take the NSK over the Viper? Yes. I just like them more.

[freakonaleash1187]

the viper would kill the nsx in every category yes. but the nsx just looks so much better imo. so that is a really really hard choice. especially since i dont have a brand preference between acura and dodge. but i would have to go with the viper because the performance more than makes up for the looks.

[Lamborsari_Merbini]

hmm obvious who the stronger one is here. it basically comes down to looks and if this were first gen NSX than i wouldnt have even had to think (Viper wins) but the 2nd gen imo looks much better, but still not enough better to justify the price and lack of the vipers power.
Btw this is my 100th post, just thought i'd mention that

[del]

the viper makes for one hell of a street monster. it doesnt' kid around when it comes hp and torque and aggression. that's what it's built for. and it does it quite well. the nsx on the other hand just pampers you with refinement, fit and finish and just an incredible and more civilized driving experience. cruising down the highway in an nsx is more pleasing than in a viper. but then roasting tires and getting pushed back in your seat like no other is hard to match driving the viper. i don't think the nsx is designed to take on a viper head to head. it'll lose like everyone has said. i think they're meant for two different driving pleasures. high speed cruising and backroads, give me the nsx. stoplight races or just burnout contests and doing donuts all day long, i'll take a viper anyday. haha.

[Jimster]

The NSX.


Is it a faster car??? Nope.



A better car??? Yes.


The NSX has always been high up on my dream car list and until I get one within the next 2 or 3 years will remain there.

[NISSANSPDR]

The NSX



or

Viper SRT10



Hmm...

Performance wise: Easily the Viper
Looks wise: Edge for me is the NSX..til the Viper Coupe comes out...
Quality wise: NSX
Value wise: Viper

[freakonaleash1187]

i cant wait till the viper coupe comes out. i have always liked coupe's better than convertibles. but the nsx will still look better cuz i love the supercar look of the nsx more than the muscle car look of the viper. but hey, thats what they are made for. so for getting there job done, i think the viper does it better.

[crayzayjay]

If the new NSX follows in the spirit of the original model developed by Ayrton Senna, i'd go for it every time, although there's no doubting the Viper's good value.

[mycivic]

Originally Posted by YellowMaranello

Will the Viper stomp all over it in every category? Yes. Would I take the NSK over the Viper? Yes. I just like them more.

Im with him.

The NSX beats the Viper in one category...gas mileage. NSX has better gas mileage.

[nacho_nissan]

i'd take a NSX Type-R... i bet things get good here...

[broddie50]

I just don't like the NSX's looks, and they are definitley overhyped. Snake me...

[freakonaleash1187]

yes, if we are talking about the type-r nsx, i would so take the nsx. but the specs that blindside amg gave was for the base nsx, so this is a comparo of the base nsx against the viper. so the viper wins imo in this one.

[Kurtdg19]

The NSX is a very sleek looking car. Its definately easier on the eyes than the viper. But for 90k...seems like an outrage. I'm sure the refinement and driving experience could be justified for that tag, but their are other cars in its price range that I would choose over it in a heartbeat. IMO, it doesn't hold its ground compared to its equal priced competition. And this car absolutely doesn't scream out value. If I were to put down the money for a car around 100k, I would turn the other way and head for a Porsche dealership and pickup a GT3. I have no quarrels with the car except for its seem-to-be high price, other than that, its damn near impossible to depict a flaw from it. I guess you know which way I'm leaning....gimmie the torque and the horsies, Viper all the way.

[AcesHigh]

I can't decide. They both have their unique qualities that make one better than the other

I guess it just depends on the person.