1973 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 37 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
Because 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Urraco | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
