1995 BMW M5 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. 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 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M5 | NSX |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |