1993 Acura NSX vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX 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 69 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Acura 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 123 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
