1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 222 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | 420 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
