1979 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Bora would be higher. Both 1979 Maserati Khamsin and 1978 Maserati Bora are equipped with a 4,899 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 234 kg more than 1978 Maserati Bora.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Maserati Khamsin | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Khamsin | Bora |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4899 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
