1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Fiat 125 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Fiat Lamborghini
Model 125 Urraco
Year Released 1972 1979
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1608 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 90 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 275 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 64.5 mm
Top Speed 161 km/hour 255 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 960 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 80 L


 

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