1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 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 36 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 56 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Porsche Boxster 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. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Lamborghini Urraco 2007 Porsche Boxster
Make Lamborghini Porsche
Model Urraco Boxster
Year Released 1979 2007
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 2996 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64.5 mm 78 mm
Top Speed 255 km/hour 253 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 64 L


 

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