2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (433 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 802 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 (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |