1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder. 2005 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Spyder |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 451 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |