2000 Honda NSX vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | 180 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
