1990 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,723 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 510 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | S |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |