1996 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 160 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | C |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
