1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 313 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Corvette | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 314 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |