1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 31 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 61 more horse power than 2010 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 2010 Audi A3, 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, 2010 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
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1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 2010 Audi A3 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Audi |
Model | Urraco | A3 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |