2009 BMW 750 vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2003 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2003 Honda NSX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 750 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
