1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 4 kg more than 1978 Maserati Khamsin.
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. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Maserati Khamsin | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Khamsin | Tundra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3710 mm |