2009 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2005 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 550 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3179 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
