2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 205 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | 228 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
