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 Road Test: 2004 Maserati Spyder vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
| Â | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2004 Maserati Spyder | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | V-8, alum block and heads | V-8, alum block and heads | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 364.1 cu in / 5967cc | 259.6 cu in / 4254cc | | Compression ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.1:1 | | Redline | 6500 rpm | 7500 rpm | | Power (Sae Net) | 400 hp @ 6000 rpm | 385 hp @ 7000 rpm | | Torque (Sae Net) | 400 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 333 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | | Specific output | 67.0 hp/liter | 90.5 hp/liter | | Weight to power | 8.2 lb/hp | 9.9 lb/hp | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed auto-clutch manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 2.73:1 / 1.91:1 | 3.73:1 / 3.17:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, transverse leaf springs, adj dampers, anti-roll bar; control arms, transverse leaf springs, adj dampers, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs, adj dampers, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, adj dampers, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.1:1 | N/A | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | 3.0 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.8-in vented disc; 12.0-in vented disc, ABS | 13.0-in vented disc; 12.2-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 18 x 8.5-in; 19 x 10.0-in cast alum | 18 x 8.0-in; 18 x 9.5-in cast alum | | Tires, f;r | 245/40ZR18 88Y; 285/35ZR19 90Y Goodyear Eagle F1 EMT | 235/40ZR18; 265/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 96.1 in | | Track, f/r | 62.1 / 60.7 in | 60.0 / 60.6 in | | Length x Width x Height | 174.6 x 72.6 x 49.1 in | 169.4 x 71.7 x 51.4 in | | Turning circle | 39.0 ft | 39.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3288 lb | 3806 lb (mfr est) | | Weight distribution | 51 / 49 % | 53 / 47 % | | Seating capacity | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | | Headroom | 37.9 in | 35.8 in | | Legroom | 43.0 in | 44.8 in | | Shoulder room | 55.2 in | N/A | | Cargo capacity | 10.4 / 5.1 cu ft (top up/down) | 10.6 cu ft | | Test Data | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.0 sec | 1.9 sec | | 0-40 | 2.9 | 2.6 | | 0-50 | 3.8 | 3.8 | | 0-60 | 4.8 | 4.8 | | 0-70 | 6.2 | 6.4 | | 0-80 | 7.7 | 7.9 | | 0-90 | 9.4 | 9.8 | | 0-100 | 11.2 | 11.8 | | Passing 45-65 mph | 2.1 | na | | 1/4 mile | 13.1 sec @ 110.4 mph | 13.2 sec @ 108.2 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 112 ft | 112 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 65.6 mph avg | 67.0 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g avg | 0.84 g avg | | Top gear rpm @ 60 mph | 1500 rpm | 2600 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price incl dest | $52,245 | $96,765 | | Price as tested | $62,805 | $105,705 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front sides | Dual front, front sides | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assist period | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 18.0 gal | 23.2 gal | | EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 18 / 26 mpg | 12 / 17 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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