1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 39 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
