2002 Acura NSX vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 11 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 201 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
