1979 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1979 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Buick Skyhawk.
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. 1979 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1960 Maserati 5000 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick Skyhawk | 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Skyhawk | 5000 GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |