Compare: Honda NSX 1997 Coupe 280 Hp vs BMW M3 1990 Coupe 238 Hp vs Audi RS 2 1994 Station wagon (estate) 315 Hp

General information

Brand

Honda

BMW

Audi

Model

NSX

M3

RS 2

Generation

NSX I Coupe

M3 Coupe (E30)

RS 2 Avant

Modification (Engine)

3.2 24V Vtec (NA2) (280 Hp)

2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution

2.2i (315 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

1990 year

March, 1994 year

End of production

2002 year

1990 year

March, 1996 year

Body type

Coupe

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

2

4

5

Doors

2

5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.8 l/100 km

12.5 l/100 km

14.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km

7.8 l/100 km

7.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.9 l/100 km

8.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.7 sec

6.5 sec

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h

22.7 sec

Maximum speed

274 km/h

248 km/h

262 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 2

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 7300 rpm.

238 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

315 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque

298 Nm @ 5300 rpm.

240 Nm @ 4750 rpm.

410 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Middle, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

C32B2

S14B25

ADU

Engine displacement

3179 cm³

2467 cm³

2226 cm³

Number of cylinders

6

4

5

Engine configuration

V-engine

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93 mm

95 mm

81 mm

Piston Stroke

78 mm

87 mm

86.4 mm

Compression ratio

10

10.2

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5 l

4.4 l

4.5 l

Coolant

16 l

8.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1410 kg

1200 kg

1595 kg

Max. weight

1610 kg

1600 kg

2100 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

154 l

420 l

370 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1200 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

64 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

690 kg

Dimensions

Length

4425 mm

4345 mm

4510 mm

Width

1810 mm

1680 mm

1695 mm

Height

1170 mm

1370 mm

1386 mm

Wheelbase

2530 mm

2565 mm

2597 mm

Front track

1510 mm

1424 mm

1448 mm

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm

1445 mm

1474 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.1 m

11.2 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, manual transmission

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Disc

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

215/45 R17;245/40 R17

225/45 ZR16

245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

16

7J x 17

Compare: Honda NSX I Coupe 3.2 24V Vtec (NA2) (280 Hp) vs BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution vs Audi RS 2 Avant 2.2i (315 Hp)

General information

Performance specs

Internal combustion engine specs

Space, Volume and weights

Dimensions

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs