1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 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 @ 7500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
Model | Urraco | Skyline |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |