2006 BMW M6 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster 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 M6 (705 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M6 | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |