2000 Acura NSX vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 535 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 2010 BMW M6 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | NSX | M6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2781 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |