Comparison BMW Z3 (E36/7) 1.9 (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 (218 Hp) & Honda NSX Coupe (NA) 3.2 24V Vtec (NA2) (280 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | Z3 | 8 Series | NSX |
| Generation: | Z3 (E36/7) | 8 Series (E31) | NSX Coupe (NA) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 (140 Hp) Automatic | 830i 3.0 (218 Hp) | 3.2 24V Vtec (NA2) (280 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1992 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1992 year | |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Coupe | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | 16.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 90 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 140 hp | 218 hp | 280 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 7300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 241 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.6 sec | 7.8 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 2750 rpm. | 298 Nm/5300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M44B19 | M60B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Middle, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 3179 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 6.6 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 18 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4025 mm | 4780 mm | 4425 mm |
| Width: | 1692 mm | 1855 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1288 mm | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm | 2685 mm | 2530 mm |
| Front track: | 1411 mm | 1555 mm | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1427 mm | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | 320 l | 154 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 1435 kg | 2210 kg | 1610 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1185 kg | 1790 kg | 1410 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 235/50 R16 | 215/45; 245/40R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R16 |