2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati GranTurismo would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 494 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
Model | GranTurismo | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |