1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1996 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1996 Nissan Almera is newer by 17 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 175 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Nissan Almera. 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, 1996 Nissan Almera, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1996 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Nissan |
| Model | Urraco | Almera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |
