1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 17 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
