1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Urraco | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
