2005 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Honda 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | SL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |