1978 Austin Marina vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 488 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
Model | Marina | Urraco |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |