Compare the2023 Chevrolet CorvetteVS 2023 Maserati MC20

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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Both the Corvette and the MC20 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

Warranty

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Corvette 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Maserati covers the MC20. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the MC20 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

The Corvette’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and 50,000 miles longer than the MC20’s (6/100,000 vs. 4/50,000).

There are over 25 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Corvette’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Corvette first among compact premium sporty cars in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The MC20 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Maserati vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 108 more problems per 100 vehicles, Maserati is ranked 32nd, below the industry average.

Engine

The Corvette Z06’s standard 5.5 DOHC V8 produces 49 more horsepower (670 vs. 621) than the MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Corvette is faster than the Maserati MC20:

	Corvette Z51	Corvette Z06	MC20
Zero to 60 MPH	2.8 sec	2.6 sec	3.2 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.5 sec	3.1 sec	3.7 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	1.9 sec	2 sec	2 sec

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Corvette (except Z06)’s fuel efficiency. The MC20 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Corvette Z06 CCB’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the MC20:

	Corvette Z06 CCB	MC20	MC20 CCB
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	15 inches	15.5 inches
Rear Rotors	15.4 inches	13.8 inches	14.7 inches

The Corvette stops much shorter than the MC20:

	Corvette	MC20
70 to 0 MPH	139 feet	149 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Corvette Z06’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the MC20 (F:275/30R20 & R:345/25R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:305/30R20).

The Corvette Z06’s 275/30R20 front and 345/25R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series front and 25 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the MC20’s 35 series front and 30 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Corvette Z06 has standard 21-inch rear wheels. The MC20’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Corvette has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The MC20 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Corvette can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The MC20 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

The Corvette Z06 Z07 Coupe handles at 1.16 G’s, while the MC20 Coupe pulls only 1.08 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Corvette with Magnetic Ride Control’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the MC20’s (36.4 feet vs. 38.7 feet). The Corvette’s turning circle is .6 feet tighter than the MC20’s (38.1 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

Chassis

The design of the Chevrolet Corvette amounts to more than styling. The Corvette has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .32 Cd. That is significantly lower than the MC20 (.38 to .39). A more efficient exterior helps the Corvette go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the Corvette get better fuel mileage.

The Corvette uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The MC20 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Corvette has 3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the MC20 (51 vs. 48).

Cargo Capacity

The Corvette Coupe has a much larger trunk than the MC20 Coupe (12.6 vs. 5.3 cubic feet).

The Corvette Convertible has a much larger trunk with its top down than the MC20 Cielo (12.6 vs. 5.3 cubic feet).

Ergonomics

The Corvette’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The MC20 has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

The Corvette offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, turn signal and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The MC20 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Corvette’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The MC20’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

Keyless Open and Start standard on the Corvette allows you to unlock the driver’s door, trunk and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Maserati MC20’s Extended Keyless Go doesn’t unlock the trunk.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Corvette has standard extendable sun visors. The MC20 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Corvette’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The MC20’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

The Corvette’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The MC20’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

When the Corvette with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The MC20’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Corvette keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The MC20 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Corvette’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The MC20 doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chevrolet Corvette, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Corvette second among compact premium sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The MC20 isn’t in the top three.

Motor Trend selected the Corvette as their 2020 Car of the Year. The MC20 has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Corvette as the 2020 North American Car of the Year. The MC20 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Corvette outsold the Maserati MC20 by almost 80 to one during 2022.