2006 BMW 523 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 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 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 101 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 187 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 523 | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 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 | 1632 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |