1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 102 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Flying Star |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 77 L |
