1992 Acura NSX vs. 1959 BMW 507
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Acura NSX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. 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, 1992 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1959 BMW 507 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 507 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
