2005 BMW 730 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1997 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 225 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |