2009 BMW 328 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 328 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |