1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 BMW 330 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 102 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330.
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 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 1998 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1998 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 330 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
