1998 Honda NSX vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 15 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 435 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | NSX | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |