1972 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 929 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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.
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1972 Lamborghini Urraco | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Urraco | Seven |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |