1985 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 298 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
