1994 Acura NSX vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 330 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
