1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Bora |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |