1979 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1979 Maserati Khamsin and 1979 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 635 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7.
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 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Maserati | Triumph |
Model | Khamsin | TR7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |