1990 Honda NSX vs. 1973 Maserati 124

To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati 124 would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati 124 (286 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati 124 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati 124 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 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. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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