1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 211 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | 228 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
