1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (183 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 377 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
