2005 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 696 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Acura | Maybach |
| Model | NSX | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
