1997 Acura NSX vs. 2004 BMW 630
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 390 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, 2004 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2004 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 630 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
