1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 388 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
