1971 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 313 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Regal (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Urraco | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Buick |
| Model | Urraco | Regal |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2738 mm |
