1991 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 26 kg more than 1991 BMW 325. 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 325 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
