2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Honda NSX

To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 2007 Honda NSX
Make BMW Honda
Model 130 NSX
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2979 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 266 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6650 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 5400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 260 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L


 

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