1995 BMW M5 vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 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 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M5 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
