2000 Acura NSX vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 7 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 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 15 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 530 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 480 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
