1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 102 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
