1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Maserati Ghibli

To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Corvette and 1970 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1970 Maserati Ghibli
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Corvette Ghibli
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Size 7440 cc 4930 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 332 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2560 mm


 

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