1990 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 16 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 545 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
