1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 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 97 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 489 kg more than 2007 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 (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Urraco | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |