2005 Acura NSX vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2005 Acura 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
