1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 BMW 318 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1998 BMW 318 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | NSX | 318 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.5 mm |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |