2008 BMW 118 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 118 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
