2009 BMW 118 vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda NSX weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 2003 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 118 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |