1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 34 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 232 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 2008 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 2008 Lexus IS 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. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
Model | Urraco | IS |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |