1948 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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.
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1948 Buick 40 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | 40 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 53 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1250 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |