2009 BMW 335 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |