1994 Acura NSX vs. 1988 BMW 524
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1988 BMW 524 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 524 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
