2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Corvette and 2002 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Maserati Spyder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Spyder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5969 cc | 4253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |