1998 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
