1981 BMW 528 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 BMW 528. 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1971 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 528 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
