1984 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Maserati Kyalami
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Kyalami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Kyalami would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Kyalami is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Kyalami weights approximately 710 kg more than 1984 BMW 316.
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. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Kyalami has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Kyalami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 316 | 1978 Maserati Kyalami | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 316 | Kyalami |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |