1991 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1991 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 730 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 730 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1600 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
