1996 Acura NSX vs. 2006 BMW 760
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 10 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. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1996 Acura 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX. 2006 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1996 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2006 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 760 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3000 mm |
