1995 Acura NSX vs. 1988 BMW M6
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1988 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | M6 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
