2007 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Maserati 3200 GT would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
