The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) vs. Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06)
€ 75,000
€ 92,400
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
49.1
72.6
82.7
51.4
71.7
79.6
72.6 in
Width
71.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
49.1 in
Height
51.4 in
105.7
174.6
96.1
169.4
174.6 in
Length
169.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.24 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
C6
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
LS2
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
385 hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
26 mpg
highway
18 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
330 mi
Range
294 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
330 mi
294 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
246.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
352.4 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
246.2 kWh
352.4 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
