1966 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (425 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini 400.
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.
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1966 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Corvette | 400 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |