2002 Acura NSX vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 330 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
