2003 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 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 (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 75 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 520 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:
2003 BMW 520 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 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 | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |