1992 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
