2009 BMW 135 vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 135 and 1996 Honda NSX are equipped with a 2,977 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 135 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
