BMW M3 vs Honda NSX-R
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Honda NSX-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.0 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 294 / 217 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1323 / 2917 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 212 / 209 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | Honda NSX-R |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:18.49 |
| Jarama | 1:55.90 | 1:54.39 |
| Thruxton | 1:33.78 | 1:32.12 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:03.86 |
| Tsukuba | 1:08.46 | 1:04.83 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E36) | Honda NSX-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.6 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 20.2 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 26.0 s | 23.8 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 32.8 s | 32.5 s |
| 0 - 260 kph | 44.0 s | 44.1 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s | 24.4 s @ 211.3 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 13.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.7 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Honda NSX-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.5 s @ 1755 ft | 19.6 s @ 1673 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 154 m (506 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Honda NSX-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
NSX-R is the fastest by considerable margin.
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