1993 Honda NSX vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 325 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 280 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
