2001 Acura NSX vs. 2009 BMW 745
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 8 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 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, 2009 BMW 745 (450 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2009 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 745 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3140 mm |
