2003 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |