1987 BMW 750 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 750 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
