1988 Honda NSX vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 279 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2011 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 325 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
