1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 460 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.

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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Corvette Bi Turbo
Year Released 1992 1986
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 183 HP
Torque 949 Nm 305 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1095 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2510 mm


 

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