1972 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring 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 168 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 186 kg more than 1972 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
