1999 BMW 740 vs. 1995 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1995 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1995 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 740 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
