1990 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 585 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
