1973 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 380 kg more than 1973 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | NSX |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |