1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 48 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 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (405 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 405 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |