2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1343 kg more than 1993 Maserati Ghibli.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Maserati Ghibli. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Ghibli. (335 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
