2007 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 320 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
