1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (260 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (273 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1976 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1976 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1976 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | 179 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 177 Nm | 273 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |