2000 Acura NSX vs. 1996 BMW 540
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 240 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1996 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 540 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
