1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 280 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

1971 BMW 3 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
Make BMW Lamborghini
Model 3 Urraco
Year Released 1971 1970
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2986 cc 2461 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 200 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 5600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 206 km/hour 239 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 80 L


 

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