1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
