1949 Buick 40 vs. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (260 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1976 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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1949 Buick 40 | 1976 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
Model | 40 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 64.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |