1988 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1552 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 2768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 4326 mm |
