1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 215 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1973 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Bristol 407 | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
Model | 407 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |