2007 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 BMW 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 130 | NSX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |