1991 Acura NSX vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura NSX weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 1991 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 318 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
