1961 BMW 700 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 870 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
