1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic

To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic 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 135 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.

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 Toyota Picnic, 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Lamborghini Urraco 1996 Toyota Picnic
Make Lamborghini Toyota
Model Urraco Picnic
Year Released 1979 1996
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 261 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64.5 mm 86 mm
Top Speed 255 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2740 mm


 

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