2006 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2977 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |