1999 BMW Z8 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z8 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
