2004 Acura NSX vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Acura 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, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 730 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
