2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |