1954 BMW 502 vs. 1993 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1993 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (335 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1993 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 502 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
