2003 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 545 | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |