2004 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 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:
2004 BMW 318 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | NSX |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |