2009 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 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 | 1596 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |