1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (320 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Lamborghini 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 103 kg more than 1965 Lamborghini 400. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | 400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
