1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Urraco | Elise |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 200 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 Weight | 1100 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
