2006 BMW 316 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 316 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 316 | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |