1970 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 42 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 465 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1970 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Lamborghini | Jaguar |
Model | Urraco | XJ |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3032 mm |