1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 336 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB3 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 53 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |