1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, both 1980 Alpine A 310 and 1980 Maserati Khamsin were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310.
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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1980 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 310 | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |