1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 77 kg more than 1978 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. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | Bora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
