1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1978 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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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1978 Maserati Khamsin | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Khamsin | 904 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |