2009 BMW 550 vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 550 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2977 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |