2009 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |