2001 Acura NSX vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 99 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
