2008 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
