1980 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1993 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 M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M5 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 1391 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 |
