2005 Honda NSX vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
