2003 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda NSX | 2005 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4254 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 | 287 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1570 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 |
