2005 Honda NSX vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 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 M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 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 M6 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
