1979 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1979 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Khamsin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Maserati Khamsin | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
Model | Khamsin | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 5798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |