i never said the NSX/R8 were completely devoid of passion, or that only Italian cars had soul. but Italian cars and motorcycles certainly have significantly more character and visceral appeal than their Japanese or German counterparts. case in point, drive the new R8 V10 Plus. ridiculously exceptional car, stupidly fast. it's an incredible machine. now drive the Lamborghini Huracan, which has the same exact drive train. it's like driving two completely different cars. the Lamborghini is much wilder, living up to the image conjured by the raging bull on the hood. the German car, much more controlled and well behaved. you'd never know these two vehicles were extremely close cousins. that's the difference between the Italian and German cultures. one is undoubtedly more exciting to drive, you already know which before you even open the door.
we all know how Honda/Acura/Toyota, i.e. the Japanese do things. very differently than the Italians. much safer, much more understated (generally speaking), less emotional, and typically underwhelming. start up a GTR or NSX. fire up any Ferrari. which of those three will have 99% of non-biased people more exhilarated merely sitting in the driver's seat at idle?
but don't take my word for it. drive the different brands yourself and make your own assessment...