1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Vauxhall Chevette 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 205 more horse power than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Vauxhall |
| Model | Urraco | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
