1956 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | MK VIII | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
