1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Maserati Khamsin.
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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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Vantage | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |