2002 Acura NSX vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 9 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 (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | NSX | 535 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |