1992 BMW 850 vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1994 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
