2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 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 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 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:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |