2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (365 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 79 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Jarama |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
