2009 BMW 745 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1990 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 745 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |