2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2008 BMW M3 and 2008 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX. 2008 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
