1980 BMW M1 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2000 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M1 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
