1964 Lamborghini 350 GT vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 141 kg more than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. (327 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT has manual transmission. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
Model | 350 GT | Corvette |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3464 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |