1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 27 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 40 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 485 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1979 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Urraco | C |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |