2004 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (999 Nm) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Acura | Maybach |
| Model | NSX | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
