1994 Acura NSX vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 18 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), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX. 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | NSX | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |