1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 26 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 182 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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, 2005 Opel Corsa, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
Model | Urraco | Corsa |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 72.6 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |