2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2008 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati MC12. (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati MC12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
