2007 BMW M5 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 M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M5 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M5 | NSX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |