1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 460 kg more than 1953 Morris Minor. 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, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Morris |
| Model | Urraco | Minor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
