1959 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 476 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. 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, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Aceca | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
