2002 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | 500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
