1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, both 1978 Maserati Khamsin and 1978 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.

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:

1978 Maserati Khamsin 1978 Pontiac Firebird
Make Maserati Pontiac
Model Khamsin Firebird
Year Released 1978 1978
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Size 4899 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 200 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2750 mm


 

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