1993 BMW 840 vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1994 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1994 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 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 840 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 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 |
