1992 Acura NSX vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1992 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX. 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
