1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 420 kg more than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Chevrolet Corvette 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Corvette Urraco
Year Released 1999 1975
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5665 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 182 HP
Torque 483 Nm 176 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 77.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 53.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 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 1520 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2460 mm


 

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