1979 BMW 628 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 628 | NSX |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |