1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1978 Maserati Khamsin and 1978 Toyota Corona 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 630 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Maserati Khamsin | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Khamsin | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |