1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1991 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1600 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
