1998 Honda NSX vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | NSX | 535 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |