2002 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2002 Acura 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
