1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 5.8 | NSX |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |