2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini 400.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini 400. (373 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
