2008 BMW 523 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 523 | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
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 | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |