2004 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP) has 141 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | Viano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
