1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. (394 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Corvette Jarama
Year Released 1992 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 346 HP
Torque 949 Nm 394 Nm
Top Speed 351 km/hour 260 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm


 

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