2001 BMW Compact vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Honda 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Compact | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
