1995 Acura NSX vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 837 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 700 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2130 mm |
