1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1977 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 306 kg more than 1977 Maserati Khamsin.
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. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1977 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1977 Maserati Khamsin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1977 Maserati Khamsin | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | Khamsin |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
