1996 Acura NSX vs. 2000 BMW 328
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. Both 1996 Acura NSX and 2000 BMW 328 are equipped with a 2,977 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (201 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 328 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Acura 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2000 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 328 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
