1991 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (121 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 185 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda NSX | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | C |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
