1988 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 25 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 629 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | GLK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2016 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2755 mm |
