1956 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 305 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 501 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 53.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
