1997 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 192 kg more than 1997 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Maserati Ghibli | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Ghibli | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |