1992 BMW 332 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 332 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
