1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 215 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.

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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Chevrolet Corvette 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Corvette Urraco
Year Released 1999 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5999 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 182 HP
Torque 671 Nm 176 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2460 mm


 

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