1990 BMW 316 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 316 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
