1972 BMW Turbo 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 Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo 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 122 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 232 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Turbo | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
