1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 277 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 | 1395 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
