1972 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 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 103 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 798 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Urraco | Seven |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
| 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 | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
