2009 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 145 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, 2007 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 118 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1530 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 Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |