1992 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1992 Honda NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda NSX | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | 350 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 65.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
