1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 33 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), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
| Model | Urraco | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
