1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 30 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
