2000 Acura NSX vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
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 (305 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 325 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
