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 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 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 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 19 kg more than 2008 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 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 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 | 2996 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1506 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 | 8.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |