2004 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda NSX weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda NSX | 1996 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
