1972 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | NSX |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |