2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Maserati Spyder. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 279 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati Spyder. (447 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
