2005 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, both 2005 Honda NSX and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
