1977 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 4,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 125 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. 1980 Toyota Century 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. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Maserati Khamsin | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Khamsin | Century |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 4897 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
