1995 Honda NSX vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 238 kg more than 1995 Honda 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 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | NSX | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 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 | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |