2000 Acura NSX vs. 1995 BMW Z3
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1995 BMW Z3. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Z3. (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1995 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1460 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
