1993 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Because 1998 Maserati Ghibli is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Maserati Ghibli. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Legend | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
