1972 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 27 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 340 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | NSX |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |