1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 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 31 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 322 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
Model | Urraco | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |