1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Khamsin 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 670 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1983 Nissan Silvia 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. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Maserati Khamsin | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Khamsin | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
