BMW M3 vs Honda NSX
| Category | Honda NSX (3.2) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l V6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 298 / 220 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1390 / 3064 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 201 / 199 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda NSX (3.2) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:17.20 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:38.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Tsukuba | 1:06.53 | 1:08.46 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda NSX (3.2) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.0 s | 19.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.2 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s | 13.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda NSX (3.2) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 274 kph (170 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.3 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Honda NSX (3.2) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 286 | 292 |
| Straight line speed | 914 | 1040 |
| Total | 1201 | 1331 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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