1997 Acura NSX vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 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 172 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
