1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1978 Maserati Khamsin and 1978 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 850 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Khamsin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Maserati Khamsin | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Khamsin | Sunny |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |