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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 655 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
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 | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
