2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1998 Honda 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z9 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
