1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Newport is newer by 4 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 560 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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Newport | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lamborghini |
| Model | Newport | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2460 mm |
