1995 Acura NSX vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 18 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 556 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | NSX | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3210 mm |