2002 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 320 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
