1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 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 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 106 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Urraco | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |