1995 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (349 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 313 kg more than 1995 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | E |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2970 mm |
