2009 BMW 328 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 328 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
