2000 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura 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 143 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 240 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) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (542 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
