2002 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Acura 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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
