1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Urraco | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |