1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco 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) has 202 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 445 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Lamborghini Urraco 1980 Toyota Corolla
Make Lamborghini Toyota
Model Urraco Corolla
Year Released 1979 1980
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 261 HP 59 HP
Torque 275 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64.5 mm 73 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 855 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L


 

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