2008 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2002 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |