1998 BMW 728 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 BMW 728. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 728. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 728 | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |