2005 BMW 535 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 296 kg more than 2002 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 535 (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 535 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 535 | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |