1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ghibli | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3310 mm |
