2001 BMW M vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Honda 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1994 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
