1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1993 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Ghibli. (335 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1993 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
