1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1999 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1999 Nissan Cima is newer by 21 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 150 kg more than 1999 Nissan Cima.
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 | 1999 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Khamsin | Cima |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |