1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 1977 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1970 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Reliant |
| Model | Urraco | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |
