1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1973 Maserati Merak is newer by 3 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 1973 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Merak 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 | 1973 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Merak |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |