1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 514 kg more than 1976 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco. (273 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Volante | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 93 L |
