1997 Acura NSX vs. 1962 BMW 700
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 710 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1962 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 700 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2130 mm |
