1991 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
