1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1979 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1979 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 560 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1979 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | 2-Litre | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |