1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 247 kg more 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1343 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 86 L |
