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Which is faster?
The BMW E36 M3 and the Honda Acura NSX NA1 are evenly matched across 19 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 | Honda Acura NSX NA1 Acura NSX NA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1991-1999 | 1991-1995 |
| horsepower | 243 | 270 |
| torque (N_M) | 320 | 285 |
| weight (KG) | 1,460 | 1,370 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.2 |
| Rank | #189 | #183 |
| Tire | 220 PILOT SPORT PS2 | 200 ADVAN A052 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S50/S52) | 3.0L NA V6 (C30A ) |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2710 | 2530 |
| width (MM) | 1709 | 1810 |
| length (MM) | 4430 | 4425 |
| height (MM) | 1359 | 1170 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6 SECs | 5.6 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 270 |
| price MSRP | $ 46,465 | $ 124,104 |
| Current Value | $ 35,000 | $ 100,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.12s | -2.26s |
BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | Acura NSX NA1 Acura NS… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.15 | 1:59.5 | -11.35 | Heavy | 141–200 | |
| MSR Houston (CCW) | 1:46.2 | 1:45 | +1.2 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli (GP CW) | 1:44.169 | 1:43.082 | +1.08 | Race | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | Acura NSX NA1 Acura NS… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:30.708 | 1:39 | -8.29 | Race / Med | 40 / 100 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 1:42.8 | 1:52.8 | -10 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 200 | |
| Road Atlanta (Current) | 1:35.48 | 1:25.82 | +9.66 | Med / Race | 100 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | 2:26.91 | 2:31.531 | -4.62 | Med / Light | 100 / 200 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:47.9 | 1:57.22 | -9.32 | Heavy / Med | 40 / 100 | |
| MSR Houston (CCW) | 1:52.5 | 1:45 | +7.5 | Light / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:10.93 | 1:19.67 | -8.74 | Race / Med | 1 / 200 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:45.62 | 1:42.55 | +3.07 | Med / Heavy | 220 / 200 | |
| Rockingham Speedway (Rock GP) | 1:07.96 | 1:08.7 | -0.74 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 200 |
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