1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 38 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1369 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Cadillac |
| Model | Urraco | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
