1998 Acura NSX vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 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 178 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1990 BMW 518 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | NSX | 518 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |