1997 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, both 1997 Maserati Ghibli and 1997 Toyota Venture were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 25 kg more than 1997 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Maserati Ghibli. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture, 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, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Ghibli | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Ghibli | Venture |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
