1998 Acura NSX vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX 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 (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2006 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 523 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
