1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 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 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Urraco | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |