2004 Acura NSX vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX 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 120 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 75 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
