1973 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. 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, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
| Model | Urraco | Beta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
