1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati MC12. (652 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati MC12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 622 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 652 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 | 1187 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
