1954 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Buick 40 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Buick Lamborghini
Model 40 Urraco
Year Released 1954 1970
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4328 cc 2461 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 309 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2460 mm


 

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