1973 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 32 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 64 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (153 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
| Model | Urraco | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1370 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
