1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 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 1,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Volvo |
| Model | Urraco | 240 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
