1998 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | SLK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
