1971 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 685 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
| Model | Jarama | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
