2005 BMW 740 vs. 1993 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1993 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Ghibli. (335 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1993 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 740 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
