2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 590 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Pilot | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
