1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Maserati Ghibli

To start off, both 1995 Buick Park Avenue and 1995 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 278 kg more than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.

Because 1995 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 1995 Maserati Ghibli. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1995 Maserati Ghibli
Make Buick Maserati
Model Park Avenue Ghibli
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 242 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 334 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 1368 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2520 mm


 

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