1973 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 41 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Urraco | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
