2006 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Honda NSX

To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 545 2008 Honda NSX
Make BMW Honda
Model 545 NSX
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2494 cc 2975 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 284 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 5400 RPM
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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