2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 Maserati 3200 GT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (365 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 353 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | 3200 GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |