2009 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 1 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, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 126 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 135 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |