2007 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 10 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
