1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1996 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 965 kg more than 1996 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1996 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Express | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
