1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |
