1979 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1979 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 138 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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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1979 Maserati Khamsin | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Khamsin | Indy |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |