1990 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 17 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | GL |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
