1995 BMW M5 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 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 45 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M5 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
