1999 BMW M28i vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW M28i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 BMW M28i. (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW M28i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i weights approximately 484 kg more than 1988 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 BMW M28i (355 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M28i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M28i | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M28i | NSX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
