1995 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | NSX | MC12 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |