1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 253 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
