2006 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |