1985 Austin Montego vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1985 Austin Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
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1985 Austin Montego | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
Model | Montego | Urraco |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |