1998 Acura NSX vs. 1969 BMW 1600
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1969 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
