1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Urraco | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |