2007 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 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 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2003 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
