2005 Honda NSX vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 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, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | NSX | 335 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |