1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 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 143 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 592 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Urraco | Elise |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
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 | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |