1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 918 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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.
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1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |