1971 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring 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 191 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | NSX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
