1976 BMW 630 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 630 | NSX |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |