2002 Honda NSX vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, both 2002 Honda NSX and 2002 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Honda NSX and 2002 BMW X5 are equipped with a 2,977 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 736 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.
Because 2002 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 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, 2002 BMW X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 2002 BMW X5 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | NSX | X5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |