2007 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 487 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | NSX | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |