2008 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 8 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
