2008 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 540 | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2977 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 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 | 1735 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |