1973 BMW 3 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 3 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
