2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (343 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 78 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (495 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z4 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
