2006 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1990 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1990 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |