1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Maserati Bora. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Bora |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1100 mm |