1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 32 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 46 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 20 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 2011 BMW 125 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. 2011 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Urraco | 125 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
