1996 Acura NSX vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1996 Acura 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3300 mm |
