2001 Acura NSX vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 12 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | M6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
