2005 Honda NSX vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | NSX | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
