1999 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | SC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
