2001 Acura NSX vs. 1995 BMW 840
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1995 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 840.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1995 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 840 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |
