1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1996 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1996 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 315 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1996 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Bigua | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
