1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Impala and 1974 Lamborghini Jarama were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
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1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Impala | Jarama |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |