1997 Honda NSX vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
