1977 BMW 520 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | NSX |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |