1975 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Khamsin | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
| Model | Khamsin | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
