2000 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 13 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (425 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3064 mm |
