1991 Acura NSX vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1994 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura NSX weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
