2004 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 316 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
