2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1995 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
