2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 8 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 441 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Blazer | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
