1992 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1992 BMW 520 and 1992 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 520 | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |