2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Avalanche | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
