2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Top Speed | 302 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 | 1460 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
