1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1979 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 1,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 285 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.

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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Lamborghini Urraco 1979 Toyota Carina
Make Lamborghini Toyota
Model Urraco Carina
Year Released 1974 1979
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2510 mm


 

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