2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1343 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Defender | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
