2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Jarama |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
