1998 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | SLK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4134 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
