1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 705 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (211 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
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1969 Cadillac Calais | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
Model | Calais | Urraco |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 710 Nm | 211 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |