1997 Acura NSX vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 14 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), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 605 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 730 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3210 mm |
