2000 Acura NSX vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2000 Acura 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1994 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | M5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
