1959 BMW 700 vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 700 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
