1973 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 134 kg more than 1973 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. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Khamsin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Maserati Khamsin | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
Model | Khamsin | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 309 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |