1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta 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 161 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 264 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta. 1977 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1979 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
Model | Urraco | Beta |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |