1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 617 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
Model | 400 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |