1971 BMW 3 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 3 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
