1989 BMW 750 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 370 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 750 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1430 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 | 120 L | 70 L |
