2005 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1994 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, 2005 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1994 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 320 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
