1980 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. 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 532 kg more than 1970 Riley 4.
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:
1980 Maserati Khamsin | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Khamsin | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 4898 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |