Compare the2024 Maserati GranTurismo FolgoreVS 2024 Chevrolet Corvette

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The GranTurismo Folgore has standard Rear Emergency Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Corvette doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the GranTurismo Folgore. But it costs extra on the Corvette.

The GranTurismo Folgore has standard ParkSense to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The Corvette doesn’t offer a front parking aid.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Corvette doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

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

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore weighs 1126 to 1548 pounds more than the Chevrolet Corvette. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The GranTurismo Folgore comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Corvette’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 261 more horsepower (751 vs. 490) and 531 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 465) than the Corvette’s standard 6.2 V8. The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 256 more horsepower (751 vs. 495) and 526 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 470) than the Corvette Z51’s standard 6.2 V8. The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 96 more horsepower (751 vs. 655) than the Corvette E-Ray’s standard 6.2 V8 hybrid. The GranTurismo Folgore’s electric motors produces 81 more horsepower (751 vs. 670) and 536 lbs.-ft. more torque (996 vs. 460) than the Corvette Z06’s standard 5.5 DOHC V8.

On the EPA test cycle the GranTurismo Folgore gets better mileage than the Corvette:

The GranTurismo Folgore can travel with zero emissions for 242 miles. The Corvette has to start its internal combustion engine after only 5 miles.

The GranTurismo Folgore, as a pure battery electric vehicle, has no need to “idle” its motors in traffic: they only burn power when moving. The GranTurismo Folgore’s climate control systems still work completely when the vehicle is stopped. The Corvette still runs its internal combustion engine whenever it’s stopped, burning excess fuel.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore higher (10 out of 10) than the Chevrolet Corvette (3 to 5). This means the GranTurismo Folgore produces up to 36.3 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Corvette every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the GranTurismo Folgore’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Corvette:

For better traction, the GranTurismo Folgore has larger front tires than the Corvette (265/30R20 vs. 245/35R19).

The GranTurismo Folgore’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Corvette’s standard 35 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GranTurismo Folgore has standard 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. Smaller 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are standard on the Corvette.

The front and rear suspension of the GranTurismo Folgore uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Corvette, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The GranTurismo Folgore has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GranTurismo Folgore’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Corvette doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GranTurismo Folgore’s wheelbase is 8.1 inches longer than on the Corvette (115.3 inches vs. 107.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the GranTurismo Folgore is 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Corvette.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Corvette’s (41.6% to 58.4%). This gives the GranTurismo Folgore more stable handling and braking.

The design of the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore amounts to more than styling. The GranTurismo Folgore has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .26 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Corvette (.32). A more efficient exterior helps the GranTurismo Folgore go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the GranTurismo Folgore get better fuel mileage.

The GranTurismo Folgore has standard seating for 4 passengers; the Corvette can only carry 2.

The GranTurismo Folgore has 38 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Corvette (89 vs. 51).

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the GranTurismo Folgore’s trunk can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The GranTurismo Folgore also offers an optional power trunk, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button or just by kicking your foot under the back bumper. The Corvette doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening liftgate.

If the windows are left open on the GranTurismo Folgore the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Corvette can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The GranTurismo Folgore’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Corvette’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the GranTurismo Folgore offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Corvette doesn’t offer cornering lights. The GranTurismo Folgore also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the GranTurismo Folgore offers an optional Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Corvette doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Corvette.