1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Lamborghini Urraco 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Lamborghini Toyota
Model Urraco Corolla
Year Released 1979 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 0 HP
Torque 275 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64.5 mm 71.3 mm
Top Speed 255 km/hour 185 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L