1977 BMW 528 vs. 1997 Honda NSX

To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.

Compare all specifications:

1977 BMW 528 1997 Honda NSX
Make BMW Honda
Model 528 NSX
Year Released 1977 1997
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2788 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 178 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1416 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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