2000 Acura NSX vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 9 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2009 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 328 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
