2005 BMW 545 vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1991 Honda NSX. (281 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1991 Honda 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1991 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 545 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
