1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1997 Toyota MR2 is newer by 18 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 88 more horse power than 1997 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Toyota MR2. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Urraco | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
