1998 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 891 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Ghibli | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ghibli | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2893 mm |
