1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Honda 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 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |