2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1996 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 326 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, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1996 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Charger | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2520 mm |
