1994 BMW 740 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 1 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 Honda 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 740 | NSX |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |