1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Bora |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 470 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |