2009 BMW 650 vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 1994 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 650 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |