2000 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Honda 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
