1972 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 617 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Urraco. 2010 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1972 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Urraco | Evora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3063 mm |
