1995 Acura NSX vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (325 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 122 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | M |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
