1993 Acura NSX vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 36 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800. 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, 1993 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
