1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 724 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | Urraco | Seven |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
