1999 Honda NSX vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 782 kg more than 1999 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 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
