1984 BMW M6 vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M6 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
