1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Maserati Mexico

To start off, 1971 Maserati Mexico is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 1971 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Mexico 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.

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1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1971 Maserati Mexico
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Corvette Mexico
Year Released 1970 1971
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 4719 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1360 mm