1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1979 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Urraco | 600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3910 mm |
