1976 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP) has 378 more horse power than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 212 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. (273 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco.
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1976 Lamborghini Urraco | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
Model | Urraco | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 638 HP |
Torque | 273 Nm | 818 Nm |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1512 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |