2008 Honda NSX vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 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 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | NSX | 128 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
