1984 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 5 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 175 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 226 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 316 | Urraco |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 64.5 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |