1997 Acura NSX vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura NSX 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 124 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 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, 2001 BMW 320 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2001 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 320 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
