1976 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1976 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 685 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
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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1976 Maserati Khamsin | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Khamsin | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |