1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1980 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1980 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 4,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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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1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1980 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | Spider Riviera | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 4898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |