2000 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
