1989 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 730. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 730. 2008 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1989 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1989 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | NSX |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |