2007 BMW 650 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 650 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
