1998 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 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 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 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 |