1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1982 Maserati Kyalami
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Kyalami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Kyalami would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Kyalami is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Kyalami weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1982 Maserati Kyalami | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 288 GTO | Kyalami |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |