1995 Honda NSX vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
