1999 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1999 Honda 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda NSX | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | 600 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3910 mm |