1996 Honda NSX vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 325 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
