1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 92 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB2 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 53 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
