1998 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 283 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 Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
